Citizens from 180 countries gather in Washington, DC for the World Cultural Festival 2023 to pray for peace in Ukraine.

World Culture Festival 2023: Among the many art forms presented was a traditional Ukrainian song conducted by renowned Ukrainian musician Olena Astash
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World Culture Festival 2023: People from 180 different nations interacted with one other, celebrating global cultures via dance, music, and food—a big celebration that really demonstrates India's power as a force that unites the world—while hundreds of flags flew together in the backdrop.

  

A unique yoga, breath, and meditation session led by international spiritual leader and Indian spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at the historic Lincoln Memorial on the second day of the World Culture Festival 2023 set the tone for an evening of soulful performances, motivational speeches, and an undeniable sense of human connection. As former Indian President Ram Nath Kovind noted, "P.S. By doing this, you (Sri Sri Ravi Shankar) have produced a miniature representation of the whole community.


A traditional Ukrainian song performed by renowned Ukrainian singer Olena Astasheva, who had fled her homeland because of the conflict, was one of the various artistic forms displayed. After being moved by the performance, the masses joined Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in a spontaneous prayer for peace for the people of Ukraine.


We need to rename the Art of Living to the Art of Living Proof, because you (Sri Sri Ravi Shankar) are showing that you can love, you can share, and you can have compassion, Rev Gerald L. Durley said in what can only be characterised as an exciting address.

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American venture capitalist Tim Draper said, "We (Americans) used to refer to people from other nations as foreigners. It was also a derogatory word. Under Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's direction, we have managed to bring everyone together, and as a result, no longer is anyone on earth considered an alien. But if an extraterrestrial visited our planet and said, "Take me to your leader," I would recommend Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

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Additional notable speakers on day two were Dr. Vivek Murthy, the US Surgeon General, Prithvirajsing Roopun, the President of Mauritius, Ram Nath Kovind, the former First Lady of India and wife of the late Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, Akie Abe, and others. 

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The 10,000-person Garba performance, a 200-person euphoric Bhangra performance, Irish step dance, surreal Afghan melodies, a spectacular ensemble of 1,000 Chinese American vocalists and dancers, combined with a Kung Fu performance, majestic dragons and lions brought to life through creativity and imagination, were just a few of the cultural highlights from Day 2. There were unforgettable performances from South American nations, Indonesia, Brazil, Bolivia, and Hip Hop and Breakdance superstars like Kurtis Blow, a 1200 member Gospel choir, and a spellbinding performance from the Pakistani contingent.

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We need that reminder now more than ever because loneliness and isolation have become epidemics that are fostering mental health and contributing to physical illness as well, like dementia and heart disease, and now threaten the very well-being of our communities, according to Dr. Vivek Murthy, US Surgeon General. "Celebrations like today (WCF) are powerful because they remind us of how essential our connections to one another are," he said.

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